Drachm - Phraates III

Features

Issuer	Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King	Phraates III (69 BC - 57 BC)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	62 BC - 58 BC
Value	Drachm (1)
Currency	Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition	Silver
Weight	4.1 g
Diameter	29 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 415170
References	Sellwood# 38.15 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , Shore# 178 Fred B. Shore; 1993. Parthian Coins & History: Ten Dragons Against Rome. Classical Numismatic Group, Quarryville, Pennsylvania, United States. , Sunrise# – Bradley R. Nelson (ed.); 2011. Numismatic Art of Persia / Part I: Ancient - 650 BC to AD 650: The Sunrise Collection. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Obverse

Diademed bust of Phraates III to left, star on breast. Dotted border.

Reverse

Archer seated right on throne, holding bow, monogram ΒΠ/Σ in two lines below bow.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΥ
ΒΠ Σ

Translation: King Arsaces, the Great, Benefactor, Illustrious, Friend of the Greeks.

Mint

ΒΠ Σ	Susa, Susiana, modern-day Shush, Iran

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (62 BC - 58 BC)

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